Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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